One performer of this instrument co-founded Quintette du Hot Club de France along with the violinist Stephane Grappelli, and developed a new fingering system for this instrument after losing mobility in his left ring and pinky fingers. Another performer of this instrument appeared regularly with organist Melvin Rhyne and co
One performer of this instrument co-founded Quintette du Hot Club de France along with the violinist Stephane Grappelli, and developed a new fingering system for this instrument after losing mobility in his left ring and pinky fingers. Another performer of this instrument appeared regularly with organist Melvin Rhyne and composed the tunes "Four on Six" and "West Coast Blues." A third performer of this instrument collaborated with his wife and a saxophonist to produce the seminal album of bossa nova, Getz/Gilberto. This instrument was played by Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery, and Charlie Christian, who demonstrated the viability of this instrument's electric version as a solo instrument. For 10 points, name this stringed instrument played by blues musicians such as Blind Lemon Jefferson and B. B. King.
One performer of this instrument co-founded Quintette du Hot Club de France along with the violinist Stephane Grappelli, and developed a new fingering system for this instrument after losing mobility in his left ring and pinky fingers.
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